Title: The House on the River - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The House on the River Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/w6000h3582x0y0-a5a78af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/dd4fda10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/5b28b52a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/6f371992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32460000/32458400/32458395/959bb68a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The River House Retreat, nestled on the beautiful San Marcos River under a canopy of pecan and cypress trees. This serene getaway features a full kitchen, washer, dryer, three bathrooms, and plenty of space for relaxation with its large deck and covered pavilion by the river. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122760 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The House on the River The river house retreat is the perfect place to get away from it all. The two and a half acre lot is located on the beautiful San Marcos River, nestled under a canopy of pecan and cypress trees. It's your ideal home base for Texas State events, river fun and outlet shopping. We are a short drive from Austin so keep our property in mind for F-1 Circuit of the Americas, SXSW, ACL Fest & more! AMENITIES Amenities include a full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and cookware), a washer, dryer and three bathrooms. The main attraction of this property is the river and beautiful yard. The house features one large master bedroom with a king bed and en suite bathroom. Upstairs has one small bedroom with a queen size bed, and one large room with three full size beds and one twin bed that allow for dormitory style sleeping. There is also a bathroom upstairs with a newly installed tub/bath combo. The main living area has a large sectional which seats 4 people, along with 2 other chairs. The second entertaining area which is located off of the kitchen has 2 couches with reclining seats. . Both rooms have smart TV's. and DVD players. The house offers a deck off the back of the house for relaxing as well as a large covered pavilion down closer to the river with a BBQ pit and large smoker. We have several long folding tables to place food, as well as a picnic table for seating. The cement bank allows for easy access to the river via a triangle metal swing or ladder. You will enjoy sunbathing or reading your book on the floating dock. FOR THOSE WITH CAT ALLERGIES: Though there are no cats living in the house, the property is home to five felines friendly felines, who are known to show up in the backyard for some impromptu petting. HOUSE RULES: \--> Please read before booking with us! CHECK IN / CHECK OUT Check in after 2 pm. Check out 11am. We'll happily accommodate special requests whenever possible. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS Non-negotiable. Please don't even bother asking. QUIET HOURS Since this is a residential neighborhood, we ask that you please keep noise levels at a minimum throughout your stay, and that you especially observe quiet hours after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m. NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS If more than the number of registered guests arrive, you will be asked to leave. Per VRBO policy, YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT A REFUND. Booking with us means you agree to All Things. Do us both a favor and book only if you find our rules acceptable. The short term rental city ordinance requires that no more than 12 people be allowed to stay on the property during the rental. We have limited driveway space so all cars must fit in the driveway and cannot be parked out on the street. WE WILL NOT RENT OUT TO COLLEGE STUDENTS looking to have a party and violate noise ordinances or damage property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking outside is permitted. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,760 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108925600/108925590/a02e97b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private River Oasis Pool, Hot Tub & Family Fun Martindale - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $287 CA $1,103 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=108925590&PinnedHotelID=108925590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106270000/106263100/106263025/dd9b6a4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Marcos 5BR Retreat • Pool • Near TXST & River San Marcos - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews CA $559 CA $1,348 total includes taxes & fees Dec 15 - Dec 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=106263025&PinnedHotelID=106263025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102660000/102658900/102658872/b30d4343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SanMarcos River Retreat|Rio Vista| Modern|Spacious|Sleeps12! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as River House Retreat San Marcos River House Retreat River Retreat San Marcos The River House Retreat Marcos The River House Retreat San Marcos The River House Retreat Private vacation home The River House Retreat Private vacation home San Marcos ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.88087%2C-97.93334&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RQMMCPmFXEXfeBqm4pCdxD6of8o=) San Marcos, TX #### What's nearby - Rio Vista Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - San Marcos River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - San Marcos City Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Texas State University - 8 min walk - 0.8 km - Strahan Coliseum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km #### Getting around - San Marcos Station - 18 min walk - Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Industry - ‬2 min drive - ‪Fuego Tortilla Grill - ‬14 min walk - ‪Herbert's Taco Hut - ‬6 min walk - ‪Ivar's River Pub - ‬6 min walk - ‪Chimy's - ‬1 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The House on the River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The House on the River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The House on the River? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The House on the River located? > Located in Rio Vista, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ramon Lucio Park and Texas State University. Ramon Lucio Memorial Park and San Marcos Discovery Center are also within 10 minutes. San Marcos Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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